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I've had a pretty tough life but that's not why I do this’: narratives of autonomy and control among alcohol and drug service-engaged early teenagers.

Journal articles (peer reviewed)

MacLean, S.J., Bruun, A. & Mallet, S. (2013). ‘I've had a pretty tough life but that's not why I do this’: narratives of autonomy and control among alcohol and drug service-engaged early teenagers. Journal of Youth Studies, 16-2, 206-221.

Bonds and bridges: Perspectives of service-engaged young people on the value of relationships in addressing alcohol and other drug issues.

Journal articles (peer reviewed)

Green, R., Mitchell, P.F. & Bruun, A. (2012). Bonds and bridges: Perspectives of service-engaged young people on the value of relationships in addressing alcohol and other drug issues. Journal of Youth Studies, 1-20, iFirst article.

Evidence-based practice in real-world services for young people with complex needs: new opportunities suggested by recent implementation science.

Journal articles (peer reviewed)

Mitchell, P. F. (2011). Evidence-based practice in real-world services for young people with complex needs: new opportunities suggested by recent implementation science. Children and Youth Services Review, 33, 207-216.

The wrongs of protection: Balancing protection and participation in research with marginalised young people

Journal articles (peer reviewed)

Daley, K. (In Press). The wrongs of protection: Balancing protection and participation in research with marginalised young people. Journal of Sociology, published Online First, 8th May 2013. DOI: 10.1177/1440783313482365.

Gathering sensitive stories: Using care theory to guide ethical decision-making in research interviews with young people

You can’t pull yourself up by the bootstraps if you have no boots

Journal articles (peer reviewed)

Bruun, A. & Mitchell, P. (2012). ‘You can’t pull yourself up by the bootstraps if you have no boots’: The vital role of resources and assets in shaping the development of young people with multiple and complex needs. New Paradigm, Spring/Summer, 28-33. Rogers, N. (Sept 2005). Bridging the Gap: Enhancing co-morbidity services for young people. Parity, 18 (8) 10-11.